To be seen is to be vulnerable. It is to stand without armour, without disguise, and allow the light to shine through the cracks. In the season of renewal, we gather not to celebrate perfection, but to honour the courage it takes to be real. Growth rarely follows a graceful path. It is awkward, uncomfortable, and often painful. Yet it is also sacred.
This gathering is a reckoning with visibility. We arrive as we are: honest, tender, and uncertain. We shed what no longer fits, even when it resists release. We speak truths that have waited too long. We meet one another in the rawness of our becoming. In the warmth of spring, we learn to hold discomfort without retreating. We let kindness be a radical act, not because it is easy, but because it is necessary.
To be naked in the light is to allow the sun to touch our shame, our joy, our longing. It is to trust that what is revealed will not diminish us, but deepen us. This is not a celebration of ease. It is a commitment to truth. We are here to be real.
“Max and Sally” by Iris, oil on panel, 2024
Registration
Registrations are not complete until both registration and payment are received.
The registration fee is $450.00 in Canadian funds. Below is the breakdown of the costs per person:
Accommodation & food
Facility charges
Log cabin rental
Insurance
Tax
Total
$425.00
$5.81
$13.95
$4.65
$22.24
$471.65
Thanks to generous financial support from members of our Faerie community, we have been able to keep the registration fee the same as last year despite rising costs. We hope those with the means to do so will consider donating to our General Fund so that we can keep these magical events as affordable as possible for everyone into the future. Both one-time and monthly giving options are available.
Please fill out and pay for your registration by clicking the link below.
We do not accept cheques for this gathering. If you are unable to pay by credit card, please select the “Alternate Payment Method” ticket type on the registration form, and either send an e-transfer to the email address you will be provided, or wait for a volunteer to contact you if you require a different payment arrangement.
Faerie Fee Funds
As the costs of hosting gatherings rise and disposable incomes for many continue to shrink, the need for the Faerie Fee Fund (FFF) has become more urgent than ever. Together, we can ensure this resource remains available for those who need it most, allowing our gatherings to thrive as spaces of inclusion and connection.
The FFF is very limited. We will subsidise up to half the cost to applicants on a low or fixed income on a first-come, first-served basis (subject to availability). Please request subsidy only if you need it, and request only as much as you need.
Having said that, if half price is still too much for you to pay, please do contact us explaining your situation. We will see what we can do to get you to camp.
We encourage those who have the means to do so to sponsor someone who might be unable to attend for lack of funds. You can also donate to the FFF directly at the link below, or add a donation to your ticket purchase when you register.
Registrations are not complete until paid in full. Ensure that the registrant portion is paid immediately for the requested FFF support to be released. In the event the funds are exhausted, the registrant will be invited to pay the full cost; and if unwilling, their partial fee will be refunded.
Registration Deadline
You can register up until May 14, 2026, if you also pay on the same day.
Wait List
We will keep a first-come, first-served wait list in the event we reach capacity. If we do have a wait list, we encourage you to submit a registration application online (by selecting the “Please add my name to the Waiting List” ticket option), but do not send in payment until you have been notified by the registrar that a spot has opened.
Confirmation
A letter of confirmation will be emailed to registrants with additional details needed to prepare for camp. Confirmations may not be sent out immediately, so please be patient.
Cancellations
Cancellations received prior to April 30, 2026, will be fully refunded. After that date, the numbers are reported to Evans Lake, and we will have to pay for each reserved spot – therefore refunds for cancellations received after April 30, 2026, are contingent on us finding someone to take your spot. If you must cancel after that date, please notify the planning circle immediately.
Location
The venue where this magic manifests is the Evans Lake Forest Sanctuary. Located in the Squamish River Valley, on the unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh people, Evans Lake is an hour and a half drive from Vancouver, located 15 kilometres north of Squamish, BC. The secluded lake is surrounded by forested hills, overseen by the mammoth peaks of the Coast Range, and glacier-fed rivers.
Covid Guidelines
We look to the British Columbia Ministry of Health and Evans Lake for current health guidelines, and we are expected to comply with them. Please keep in mind that these guidelines are fluid and can change at a moment’s notice. Some guidelines (or restrictions) we can work with, some we cannot so decisions will be made as best as we can.
We do ask that we all be mindful and keep our community safe, so please be up to date on your vaccinations and be sure to test for Covid before you arrive.
Accessibility
The camp is on rather hilly terrain that may be a concern for those with mobility issues. We will try and accommodate you as best as we can and find solutions together.
Transportation
Parking is very limited, so carpooling is strongly encouraged. Please indicate on your registration form if you need a ride or if you can offer a ride. Both rider and driver can talk amongst yourselves about helping defray costs for gas. We can coordinate rides to Faerie Camp and a planning circle member will start arrangements in April. There are also several bus services available to take you from Vancouver to Squamish and we can arrange pick-up there.
Facilities
Besides a kitchen/dining hall and sleeping cabins, there is a large recreation hall for heart circles, complete with comfy chesterfields and wood burning fireplace. We may also have use of a large log cabin as a meditation, bodywork, and quiet space during the day and as the Love Lounge during the evenings. Then, there is the pristine mountain lake itself, ideal for canoeing and swimming. Bathing suits are allowed but not necessary. The lake comes with all amenities, including canoes and paddle boards. The site has a 10km (6 miles) network of hiking trails. We will include additional details in your confirmation letter.
Accomodations
There are ten heated, “rustic” cabins, each having 11 single beds, communal washrooms, as well as additional limited sleeping rooms in the Recreation Hall for those with mobility issues (please indicate this on your registration form). Sleeping arrangements are not assigned unless you have made special arrangements for sleeping in the Recreation Hall. You must bring all your own bedding.
There is space behind the cabins for those inclined to sleep in tents. Space is assigned on a first come, first served basis. May weather can be unpredictable, so be prepared for rain and sudden drops in temperature. The registration fee is the same regardless of whether you choose to sleep in a cabin, tent, or vehicle. Due to limited parking space, the use of campers or RVs is discouraged. If you wish to bring one, please discuss it with the planning circle first to ensure space.
Meals
There will be three meals per full day (dinner will be served on the Friday after arrival and breakfast and lunch on the Monday of departure). The talented kitchen staff produces appetising, well-balanced, and nutritious meals, always including fresh vegetables and salad. They also prepare evening snacks for us to munch on by the campfire. They can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and many other specialised diets on a limited basis. Please indicate if you have dietary needs on your registration form – you will be sent a separate questionnaire for more details – as they will only prepare special diets based on those registrations.
Mobile Phones
Signal reception is very erratic, spotty, and unreliable at camp. It is best to put your mobile phone away and fully interact with your Faerie Family face-to-face. There is a phone with the staff at Evans Lake available in case of emergencies.
Safety, Respect and Faerie Ethos
We can all ensure the quality of the gathering by adhering to the sacred principles of faeriedom: safety, confidentiality, and love and respect for one another, including the caring staff of Evans Lake. Please only take, post, or share photos and videos with permission of the subjects. Our ethos calls on each of us to be responsible for our own experiences while respecting the dignity and enjoyment of others through Subject/Subject consciousness. Ask for what you need or want. Speak your truth with compassion. Be direct, be honest. Let your yes mean yes and your no mean no. But above all, be kind and patient with one another. Remember, consent is sexy and mandatory!